Distance From West Five Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport

The distance from West Five Airport () to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) is 2877 miles or 4630 kilometers or 2499 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lipanda ( Zambia ) to Bamako ( Mali )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lipanda and Bamako takes around 6 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West Five Airport, Lipanda, Zambia to Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali is 6 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - BKO

Kilometers		4630 km
Statute Miles		2877 miles
Nautical Miles		2499 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 36 minutes

West Five Airport to Modibo Keita International Airport Flight Route Map - to BKO Flight Path

Location of West Five Airport & Modibo Keita International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lipanda to Bamako nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lipanda, Zambia and Bamako, Mali. .

Nonstop flight route between Lipanda, Zambia and Bamako, Mali.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BKO

Time difference between Lipanda (Zambia) and Bamako (Mali) is 2 Hours.
Bamako time is 2 Hours behind Lipanda.

Location	Local Time
Lipanda (Zambia)	2026-09-19, 14:42:18 CAT
Bamako (Mali)	2026-09-19, 12:42:18 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

West Five Airport ( / FLWE) Lipanda, Zambia

Destination

Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO / GABS) Bamako, Mali